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Switch Craft by Elaine Fox Summary

Switch Craft
Elaine Fox
3.71 (175 Reviews)
Psychology
Self-growth
Productivity
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Overview of Switch Craft

Discover the science of mental agility with "Switch Craft" - the guide endorsed by elite performance coaches that transformed how Olympic athletes and CEOs navigate uncertainty. What's the one skill Michael Mosley calls essential for "surviving and thriving in our post-COVID world"?

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Rewiring Your Mind for Life's Uncertainties

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Picture yourself standing at a crossroads, frozen by indecision as the world shifts around you. This isn't just your experience-it's a universal human challenge that psychologist Elaine Fox addresses in her groundbreaking work on mental agility. In our increasingly unpredictable world, the ability to adapt isn't just helpful-it's essential for survival and success. What if I told you this capacity for flexibility is already hardwired into your DNA, passed down from ancestors who navigated countless upheavals throughout human history? The real question isn't whether you can adapt, but how you can enhance this natural capacity to face whatever comes your way with confidence and grace. Switch craft isn't just another self-help concept-it's a scientifically-backed framework that's transforming how we approach life's inevitable uncertainties.

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The Four Pillars: Your Psychological Toolkit

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Change Is the Only Constant

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Finding Comfort in the Unknown

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The Biology of Flexibility

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Breaking Free from Rigid Thinking

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The Dance of Grit and Agility

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